Did I err when measuring Amp draw?

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Cliff987

Joined Oct 2, 2012
16
I hooked up my multimeter to measure amp draw for my 240 VAC far infra red heat panels
I measured 2.31 amps for each panel

However did I err by not multiplying the 2.31 by 2 because it is 240 and I have two hot leads and no neutral?

Or stated another way:
When measuring one conductor to a 240 appliance testing for amp draw, should I double the reading from the one conductor to compensate for the other hot conductor?
 

Thread Starter

Cliff987

Joined Oct 2, 2012
16
thanks. I have only two of these panels, but if I like the way they work I'll get more and run 'em on the same circuit. So calculating load is important.
 
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